Rockford IL

Spreading warmth and cheer around UW Health’s Carbone Cancer Center, Tad More tailoring and the Swedish American Health foundation team up for special gifts.

Like the genesis of any plant, the seeds of a good story take time to germinate before they can grow into a great novel. For Rockford-based author and storyteller E.R. Barr, his book ideas took root during the summers he worked as a park ranger in southwest Wisconsin. Through the years, the seedlings of those...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Outdoor holiday light displays are a seasonal tradition across Rockford, but this year’s early cold snap has kept some families at home and forced organizers to adjust. At Anderson Japanese Gardens, organizers say winter weather arrived earlier and harsher than usual, impacting attendance...

A local teacher's incredible dedication is making waves, showing that love and learning can go hand in hand—even in tough times.

STATELINE, Ill. (WIFR) - The final Saturday before Christmas, known as Super Saturday, is expected to bring millions of shoppers to stores across the country and local businesses say they’re feeling the rush. According to the National Retail Federation, nearly 159 million consumers are expected to shop on Super...

JANESVILLE — What began as a classroom lesson on the realities of military service has transformed into a community-wide fundraising effort at Kennedy Elementary School, where fifth-grade students are selling handmade ornaments to support local veterans in need. The project was sparked by Chelsea Brown, an art...

FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — A Freeport woman is in the running to be named the 2025 National Greatest Baker Competition. “Senior year of high school, my mom had a pretty severe heart attack. It scared me, and I was afraid I was going to lose her. And obviously, she was a chef before me. So, […]

Address: 2020 Glenview Road, Rockford Property description: This three-bedroom, two-bathroom brick home built in 1951 is set on an elevated .65-acre lot with a circle driveway and an attached, two-car garage. It has more than 2,700 square feet of living space. There is an additional outbuilding and an inground pool....

Every December, Mrs. Claus travels from the North Pole down to the city of Rockford, Illinois, to help Santa Claus collect children’s Christmas wishes and hand-write responses to each of them. NBC News’ Peter Alexander has the story.

The holidays came early for the family and friends of approximately 550 Soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Marion, Illinois, with units based in Effingham, Litchfield, and Mt. Vernon, as they were were greeted with cheers, hugs, and tears at...